A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 34 My lord, you're so easy to fool!
Mu Qingcheng presented the gift with great enthusiasm.

Song Li is heartless, so don't blame her for being unjust. Consider that hundred taels of silver as the price for Song Li's deception of both sides!
Sure enough, upon hearing her say this, Song Shuyu immediately smiled with delight. He reached out and took the glass lamp, looked it over from all angles, and said with pleasure, "It seems that I misunderstood. Coroner Mu is indeed concerned about me."

Mu Qingcheng's eyes widened, "Uh..."

"Coroner Mu performed exceptionally well during his term of office, and this official should commend him accordingly."

Song Shuyu was so overjoyed that he didn't bother to discern Mu Qingcheng's reaction. He called out decisively, "Song Li!"

Song Li quickly stepped inside, cupped his hands, and asked, "What are your orders, Master?"

Song Shuyu said, "Give one hundred taels of silver to Coroner Mu."

"Huh?" Song Li was completely taken aback. Hadn't he already given it to him?
Under the immense temptation of the silver, Mu Qingcheng completely disregarded what Song Shuyu had misunderstood and blurted out effusive praise: "My lord is wise! Looking across the entire capital, who can compare to my lord's handsomeness, wealth, and compassion for his subordinates!"

Song Shuyu stroked a non-existent beard in the distance and said in a serious tone, "Hmm, the word 'handsome' is the most accurate assessment by Coroner Mu."

"Master, where did your usual shrewdness go? A few words of sweet talk from Coroner Mu and you've lost your bearings." Song Li chuckled, boldly teasing him.

Song Shuyu retorted: "Nonsense! Mu Wu was an upright man and never told lies."

Song Li was speechless once again.

Song Shuyu urged, "Stop talking nonsense and get the money quickly! Coroner Mu's salary is meager, yet he still remembers to buy me gifts. He treats me with utmost sincerity; how can I let Coroner Mu spend money?"

Hearing this, Mu Qingcheng lowered her head guiltily. The adults are so easily fooled! She had to find a chance to remind Song Li to keep a close eye on the adults' wallets, lest he be swindled out of his body and soul and become penniless!

Song Li had no choice but to take out another hundred taels of silver and hand it to Mu Qingcheng. His ambiguous smile made Mu Qingcheng feel embarrassed. "Thank you, sir. Thank you, Guard Song."

Song Li was troubled. His original plan had been thwarted by Mu Qingcheng's scheme, and now the accounts didn't match up, resulting in a deficit of one hundred taels. How could he explain this to his master?

Song Shuyu couldn't stand Song Li's petty attitude, so she waved her hand to shoo him away, "Get out, and have someone bring in some snacks."

Song Li took his leave.

Mu Qingcheng earned two hundred taels of silver on her round trip, and she was overjoyed. However, she kept her composure and changed the subject subtly, "My lord, I've heard that you have an irreconcilable enemy? If there's anything you can do for me, I'm willing to serve you faithfully!"

Song Shuyu frowned. "Song Li told you?"

"Yes." Mu Qingcheng said seriously, "Guard Song said that this person is related to the lord's unconsciousness. The lord has treated me so well, so I wanted to share the burden for the lord."

Once she has completed this task, the magistrate should be able to retrieve the case files from the Court of Judicial Review for her!

However, Song Shuyu narrowed his eyes, his gaze unreadable, and said, "I have been looking for her for twelve years. Once I find her, I will kill her and the body will be yours."

Mu Qingcheng was dumbfounded. "Uh, sir, we are government officials. We must take the lead in abiding by the law and not abuse our power or kill indiscriminately..."

"Don't worry, she likes studying corpses just like you, so she's not easy to kill."

Song Shuyu hung the glass lamp above the bed and casually asked, "Coroner Mu, where are you from? What is your ancestral home?"

See you in the next chapter, my darlings!
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(End of this chapter)